Friday we started off our day at 4:30 A.M. We were headed to plant trees in the mountains.
Since Habitat did not own a vehicle large enough to fit the whole team and others, while being strong enough to make it up the mountain. The team got to ride in the back of the Habitats Dump truck.
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We got to see some beautiful sights on the way while, trying to not get bucked out of the back.
When we got to the point where we had to get out and hike. We realized we were not the only ones there. After so far up, we saw a sign that said Arbor Day and finally understood why the mountain was so crowded.
When we started the actual hike we continued to be stopped all the way to where we were planting. Everyone wanted a picture of/with the Americans.
After many pictures, tumbles, trips, etc. we finally made it to our planting spot. After a quick placement and a filling of dirt, back down the road we went and of course more pictures.
Our next stop was the beach, and after a hard weeks work the team deserved it. The beach was not what the guys expected. They imagined white sand, beautiful waves and a crowd of people enjoying the fun. Instead we got a nice basketball court, some dark colored sand, a small crowd, no waves, and a videoke machine. We still had a great time relaxing at the beach.
"Today was nothing short of crazy: From planting trees on arbor day, being the center of countless Filipino pictures, riding in the back of a dump truck many miles, playing basketball with our fellow workers and chilling at the beach. We were immersed in the culture today. But in the midst of every activity, we were continually surrounded by the glory of God. Ecclesiastes 12:1 begins with "Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth..." In Every activity, from beach to bags of sand, may we remember our Creator in the days of our youth. May we remember our true and only purpose." - Dan Black
